Image courtesy of Elevate Movement Orthoses are much more than simple inserts or braces. They’re carefully engineered tools designed to improve alignment, reduce pain, and restore efficient movement. One of the most exciting developments in orthotics is the expanding range of solutions available today. Whether someone needs support for mild instability, advanced dynamic assistance, or high-performance energy return, we can now tailor devices with remarkable precision. A major

Osseointegration is one of the most exciting advances I’ve seen in my work as a prosthetist, and for the right patient, it can be truly life-changing. At its core, osseointegration is a way of attaching a prosthetic limb directly to the body through a surgically placed implant in the bone. Instead of relying on a traditional socket, the prosthesis connects to an implant that becomes part of your skeletal system.   What does that mean for you as a patient? For many people, it

Routine maintenance is important for the proper functioning of any machine, and your body and the devices that support it are no different. Optimizing a prosthesis or an orthosis involves a lot more than just delivering the device. It's an ongoing process focused on comfort, function, and long-term health. Bodies change over time. Residual limb volume can fluctuate, joints can stiffen or loosen, and changes in strength, weight, or activity level can all affect how a prosthesi

One of the most rewarding parts of our job is helping patients understand the many prosthetic options available to them. Whether someone is newly adjusting to life after amputation or has been using a prosthesis for decades, education is always at the heart of the process. Every individual has unique goals, preferences, and lifestyles, all of which may change over time, and that means their prosthetic components may need to change, too. When we sit down to develop a treatment